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Webmaster · Webmaster

Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...

carl1944 · carl1944

I have a 2006 24 feet Jayco Sterling Caravan, recently it started to drip water thru the town water inlet when free camping or when parked up ,I do not know if it drips while driving .it does it with a full tank or less, with the pump turned of or on ,when I turn the pump off and it drips I open the tap on the dr...

Nuske · Nuske

HI, I'm a new member to this group, I recently sold my 2014 Mazda BT50 which I found to be a great tow vehicle over the years I had it. My van is a 2019 Jayco Journey 19'. I have purchase a new 2020 Mazda BT50 (Isuzu in disguise) with auto transmission and recently hitched up the van for a short trip (60km) to a...

yicker2 · yicker2

A'Day new mates!! This is my first post and its to highlight, what I consider a scam. Whilst searching on google for the Wikicamp Australia app I fell foul of a site whose pages are headlined as Wiki, offering fast download and free 14 day trail period. The next page is headed "Your card will not be charge...

Fede · Fede

Curious to find out if anyone is/has been to the Cassowary Coast (Wet Tropics just south of Cairns) and has a thought or two to spare about the area

Debd · Debd

Hi we and our van are relocating to QLD to live from the dreaded Vic. I have read and called SA & NT hotlines and to the best of my ability i have a plan which is permitted. We can travel to SA where we must self quarantine for 14 days & have covid swabs second daily. Following that we should be able to e...

bbuzz · bbuzz

Hi, Is there a reason that many of the jokes are not showing? Just a short explanation of what the post is about but no details. cheers bill

Dee_Tony · Dee_Tony

G'day we're new here, as we are to the general GN lifestyle. We purchased our first recreational vehicle late last year and have been enjoying ourselves senseless travelling around the South West, Great Southern and Wheatbelt of WA and a little of the Coral Coast (Cervantes / Lancelin / Ledge Point...

Yorkiegirl · Yorkiegirl

Hi there Has anyone towed with a new Defender 90? What are your thoughts is it okay or is a 110 more fit for purpose? Thanks for your help.

Yorkiegirl · Yorkiegirl

Hi there, I am about to retire and myself and my husband are considering buying a caravan so are looking into as many associated costs as we can think of. We would value your advice re how much we are likely to have to pay to store a van when we are at home. We will probably do 2x3 month trips per year. We are sup...

Lazza M · Lazza M

Hi, I am Larry and joining the GN is my very first step in what I believe will be a most rewarding experience. Preparing for some time on the road as best I can is my aim, and I hope you will freely advise me on any subject I put out there. As an opener, allow me to ask if anybody can help with some internal parts f...

GillyRich · GillyRich

Hi All I have just joined this forum as it seems a great place to get advice on caravanning - we are newbies to caravans, though we have owned plenty of boats! We are looking at buying a 2009 model of the Bailey Senator Virginia caravan, which I understand in a UK design but made here in Australia? It has e...

Ipod · Ipod

Hello, I'm Irene, new to this forum and keen to get some thoughts and opinions on different model caravans. We have just sold our caravan and wish to purchase another albeit smaller, more compact without compromise of all the bells and whistles. The vans we have explored are: Jayco, All Terrain...

Debd · Debd

Can someone advise the current condition of the unsealed road into and out of birdsville ?

Debd · Debd

Hi We have to quarantine in our van for 2 weeks with a dog. We also have to be reasonably accessible to COVID swabbing. Any park suggestions would be great. We can free camp but probably water would not last the 14 days. Thanks in advance DebD

kerrjan · kerrjan

To move 2770 kg out back jayco

Subscol · Subscol

Morning. Is there anyone with a motorhome, that have fitted either drop down, or any other form of stabilizers ?? TIA. -- Edited by Subscol on Monday 23rd of August 2021 11:02:35 AM

Pecky · Pecky

Hi fellow nomads My name is Graham, retired and I install diesel heaters and manufacture a custom tank witch mounts on caravan Aframe or rear bar. I can also do any electrical installation such as solar panels, controllers, charging set ups etc. Typical supply and install for quality heater $1200 Fe...

Bazmon · Bazmon

Just curious about the dining table, we normally drop the table to the bed position when we travel. Does anyone leave their's upright when travelling?

Toyoda · Toyoda

Hi I have 1996 toyota coaster and want to take he two passenger seats out as it it too small and uncomftable and no room for feet does anyone know a comftable car seat that could go in. Have been told to get captain chairs but are very expensive and might have to get them engineered also. Thanks.

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	STICKY: Welcome and Forum Rules (closed) (Preview) Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...	Webmaster	0	31899	01:51 PM May 13, 2013 by Webmaster
	Water dripping thru town water inlet. (Preview) I have a 2006 24 feet Jayco Sterling Caravan, recently it started to drip water thru the town water inlet when free camping or when parked up ,I do not know if it drips while driving .it does it with a full tank or less, with the pump turned of or on ,when I turn the pump off and it drips I open the tap on the dr...	carl1944	6	79	03:53 AM Sep 23, 2021 by Lozza56
	Towing with the new 2020/21 Mazda BT50 (Preview) HI, I'm a new member to this group, I recently sold my 2014 Mazda BT50 which I found to be a great tow vehicle over the years I had it. My van is a 2019 Jayco Journey 19'. I have purchase a new 2020 Mazda BT50 (Isuzu in disguise) with auto transmission and recently hitched up the van for a short trip (60km) to a...	Nuske	3	171	09:06 AM Sep 22, 2021 by Kebbin
	Grey nomads targeted scam (Preview) A'Day new mates!! This is my first post and its to highlight, what I consider a scam. Whilst searching on google for the Wikicamp Australia app I fell foul of a site whose pages are headlined as Wiki, offering fast download and free 14 day trail period. The next page is headed "Your card will not be charge...	yicker2	4	104	04:05 PM Sep 21, 2021 by yicker2
	Mission Beach (Far North QLD) (Preview) Curious to find out if anyone is/has been to the Cassowary Coast (Wet Tropics just south of Cairns) and has a thought or two to spare about the area	Fede	1	124	03:59 PM Sep 19, 2021 by Dorro1950
	Relocating (Preview) Hi we and our van are relocating to QLD to live from the dreaded Vic. I have read and called SA & NT hotlines and to the best of my ability i have a plan which is permitted. We can travel to SA where we must self quarantine for 14 days & have covid swabs second daily. Following that we should be able to e...	Debd	3	233	10:06 AM Sep 16, 2021 by Adria
	Jokes Are Not Showing (Preview) Hi, Is there a reason that many of the jokes are not showing? Just a short explanation of what the post is about but no details. cheers bill	bbuzz	6	137	04:51 PM Sep 15, 2021 by KevinJ
	Query About Drinks Protocol / Etiquette (Preview) G'day we're new here, as we are to the general GN lifestyle. We purchased our first recreational vehicle late last year and have been enjoying ourselves senseless travelling around the South West, Great Southern and Wheatbelt of WA and a little of the Coral Coast (Cervantes / Lancelin / Ledge Point...	Dee_Tony	18	481	06:27 PM Sep 12, 2021 by Dougwe
	Land Rover Defender 90 Or 110 (Preview) Hi there Has anyone towed with a new Defender 90? What are your thoughts is it okay or is a 110 more fit for purpose? Thanks for your help.	Yorkiegirl	0	69	09:58 PM Sep 11, 2021 by Yorkiegirl
	Query about cost of caravan storage (Preview) Hi there, I am about to retire and myself and my husband are considering buying a caravan so are looking into as many associated costs as we can think of. We would value your advice re how much we are likely to have to pay to store a van when we are at home. We will probably do 2x3 month trips per year. We are sup...	Yorkiegirl	3	96	09:47 PM Sep 11, 2021 by Yorkiegirl
	Waeco Fridge bits (Preview) Hi, I am Larry and joining the GN is my very first step in what I believe will be a most rewarding experience. Preparing for some time on the road as best I can is my aim, and I hope you will freely advise me on any subject I put out there. As an opener, allow me to ask if anybody can help with some internal parts f...	Lazza M	2	162	05:30 AM Sep 11, 2021 by Fede
	Bailey Senator Virginia Caravan - comments please (Preview) Hi All I have just joined this forum as it seems a great place to get advice on caravanning - we are newbies to caravans, though we have owned plenty of boats! We are looking at buying a 2009 model of the Bailey Senator Virginia caravan, which I understand in a UK design but made here in Australia? It has e...	GillyRich	5	126	04:44 PM Sep 6, 2021 by Dougwe
	Opinions , feedback and thoughts (Preview) Hello, I'm Irene, new to this forum and keen to get some thoughts and opinions on different model caravans. We have just sold our caravan and wish to purchase another albeit smaller, more compact without compromise of all the bells and whistles. The vans we have explored are: Jayco, All Terrain...	Ipod	4	209	08:32 PM Aug 28, 2021 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Birdsville road (Preview) Can someone advise the current condition of the unsealed road into and out of birdsville ?	Debd	2	171	07:39 PM Aug 26, 2021 by TheHeaths
	South Australia park suggestions (Preview) Hi We have to quarantine in our van for 2 weeks with a dog. We also have to be reasonably accessible to COVID swabbing. Any park suggestions would be great. We can free camp but probably water would not last the 14 days. Thanks in advance DebD	Debd	4	196	07:35 PM Aug 26, 2021 by TheHeaths
	Caravan movers (Preview) To move 2770 kg out back jayco	kerrjan	1	136	02:36 PM Aug 24, 2021 by Possum3
	Motorhome Stabilizers (Preview) Morning. Is there anyone with a motorhome, that have fitted either drop down, or any other form of stabilizers ?? TIA. -- Edited by Subscol on Monday 23rd of August 2021 11:02:35 AM	Subscol	0	97	10:51 AM Aug 23, 2021 by Subscol
	Diesel Heaters (Preview) Hi fellow nomads My name is Graham, retired and I install diesel heaters and manufacture a custom tank witch mounts on caravan Aframe or rear bar. I can also do any electrical installation such as solar panels, controllers, charging set ups etc. Typical supply and install for quality heater $1200 Fe...	Pecky	2	238	11:12 AM Aug 18, 2021 by Pecky
	Golf Savannah 499 PT (Preview) Just curious about the dining table, we normally drop the table to the bed position when we travel. Does anyone leave their's upright when travelling?	Bazmon	2	153	09:37 AM Aug 18, 2021 by Bazmon
	RE: My Toy (Preview) Hi I have 1996 toyota coaster and want to take he two passenger seats out as it it too small and uncomftable and no room for feet does anyone know a comftable car seat that could go in. Have been told to get captain chairs but are very expensive and might have to get them engineered also. Thanks.	Toyoda	0	119	07:12 PM Aug 16, 2021 by Toyoda
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